The best bars & nightlife in Juneau

9 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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When the craving hits, Imperial Grill turns out the kind of pub comfort that cures a rainy Juneau mood... think crispy Super Tots, Carne…

241 Front St

When the craving hits, Imperial Grill turns out the kind of pub comfort that cures a rainy Juneau mood... think crispy Super Tots, Carne Asada Tacos, and other no-fuss favorites. Settle in with friends, swap stories, and let this downtown classic handle the munchies.

From the Juneau newsletter, August 31, 2026

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Craving a Juneau-level combo of icy pints and legit local catch, Alaskan Brewing Public House is pouring ice-cold brews alongside Alaskan…

406 S Franklin St Ste 102

Craving a Juneau-level combo of icy pints and legit local catch, Alaskan Brewing Public House is pouring ice-cold brews alongside Alaskan king crab, BBQ meats, fish and chips, plus the delightfully over-the-top Snow Crab Claw Bloody Mary... the perfect post-work treat when you just can’t face your own kitchen.

From the Juneau newsletter, September 4, 2026

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Whether you’re wrapping a long week or dodging the rain, The Narrows Bar nails the craft cocktail vibe Juneau deserves, an intimate,…

148 S Franklin St

Whether you’re wrapping a long week or dodging the rain, The Narrows Bar nails the craft cocktail vibe Juneau deserves, an intimate, romantic, classy without pretension spot with an inventive list that’s actually fun to drink. Critics have even called it the best cocktails in Alaska.

From the Juneau newsletter, August 29, 2026

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Need an easy win this week? Forbidden Peak Brewery delivers award-winning pours, rotating craft beers and hard seltzers, and tasty pub…

11798 Glacier Hwy

Need an easy win this week? Forbidden Peak Brewery delivers award-winning pours, rotating craft beers and hard seltzers, and tasty pub classics with locally inspired street bites, all with those Auke Bay mountain-and-harbor views. Settle in on the patio or grab beer to go in growlers, crowlers, cans, or kegs.

From the Juneau newsletter, September 15, 2026

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Downtown’s Devil's Club Brewing Company is run by born-and-raised locals pouring adventurous ales, medal-winning IPAs, and Juneau’s first…

100 N Franklin St

Downtown’s Devil's Club Brewing Company is run by born-and-raised locals pouring adventurous ales, medal-winning IPAs, and Juneau’s first locally made cider. Swing by for Wednesday Pizza Nite with rotating pies, then stay for creative one-offs and seltzers that actually taste like real fruit.

From the Juneau newsletter, August 26, 2026

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Juno Alaska

Nightlife

Whether you need a quiet pint after work or a spot to catch up without shouting over tourists, Juno Alaska keeps it simple with good…

278 S Franklin St

Whether you need a quiet pint after work or a spot to catch up without shouting over tourists, Juno Alaska keeps it simple with good drinks, easy conversation, and that familiar Juneau hum. Slide in this week, exhale, and let the drizzle be someone else’s problem.

From the Juneau newsletter, September 9, 2026

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Triangle Club

Nightlife

This week, unwind at Triangle Club with over 80 spirits, 25+ beers, and even coffee or mocktails, all with a front-row view of downtown…

251 Front St

This week, unwind at Triangle Club with over 80 spirits, 25+ beers, and even coffee or mocktails, all with a front-row view of downtown life. Grab popcorn or a Coney Island Hotdog with Grandpa Joe’s chili, then let the bartenders handle the stories.

From the Juneau newsletter, September 21, 2026

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When your brain needs a break, The Island Pub in Douglas delivers creative, locally loved pies with toppings like smoked gouda, hot honey…

1102 2nd St (Douglas)

When your brain needs a break, The Island Pub in Douglas delivers creative, locally loved pies with toppings like smoked gouda, hot honey and pesto chicken, then parks you next to those big water-facing windows so you can watch the channel while your sanity resets.

From the Juneau newsletter, September 12, 2026

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Imperial Billiard & Bar has been keeping locals happy since 1891, pouring rotating Alaskan beers and a legit whiskey lineup with pub food…

241 Front St

Imperial Billiard & Bar has been keeping locals happy since 1891, pouring rotating Alaskan beers and a legit whiskey lineup with pub food that actually satisfies. Drop in this week for a low-key catchup and some barroom lore, the kind that sneaks into every sip.

From the Juneau newsletter, September 19, 2026

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